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- English Word Purview Definition The limit or scope of a statute; the whole extent of its intention or provisions.
- English Word Purview Definition Limit or sphere of authority; scope; extent.
- English Word Pus Definition The yellowish white opaque creamy matter produced by the process of suppuration. It consists of innumerable white nucleated cells floating in a clear liquid.
- English Word Pusane Definition A piece of armor for the breast; often, an addition to, or reenforcement of. the breastplate; -- called also pesane.
- English Word Puseyism Definition The principles of Dr. Pusey and others at Oxford, England, as exhibited in various publications, esp. in a series which appeared from 1833 to 1841, designated " Tracts for the Times;" tractarianism. See Tractarianism.
- English Word Puseyistic Definition Alt. of Puseyite
- English Word Puseyite Definition Of or pertaining to Puseyism.
- English Word Puseyite Definition One who holds the principles of Puseyism; -- often used opprobriously.
- English Word Push Definition A pustule; a pimple.
- English Word Push Definition To press against with force; to drive or impel by pressure; to endeavor to drive by steady pressure, without striking; -- opposed to draw.
- English Word Push Definition To thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.
- English Word Push Definition To press or urge forward; to drive; to push an objection too far.
- English Word Push Definition To bear hard upon; to perplex; to embarrass.
- English Word Push Definition To importune; to press with solicitation; to tease.
- English Word Push Definition To make a thrust; to shove; as, to push with the horns or with a sword.
- English Word Push Definition To make an advance, attack, or effort; to be energetic; as, a man must push in order to succeed.
- English Word Push Definition To burst pot, as a bud or shoot.
- English Word Push Definition A thrust with a pointed instrument, or with the end of a thing.
- English Word Push Definition Any thrust. pressure, impulse, or force, or force applied; a shove; as, to give the ball the first push.
- English Word Push Definition An assault or attack; an effort; an attempt; hence, the time or occasion for action.